Mercurim

The year is 2134, fuel for ships and transports has become increasingly scarce, and gasoline is on the verge of non existence. During this year, the Americans have discovered something amazing. Over years of research on the know worlds, astronomer Dr. Baker had found a substance on the surface of planet mercury. That could be a possible fuel source, for the residence of planet earth. Though it is the closest to the sun the U.S space program originally named NASA.
But today called ASRC. (American,space,research,Center)
Has invented the necessary technology to with stand the suns UVA rays. Therefore making space travel less dangerous. Meanwhile, tensions between other countries such as China and north and South Korea grow, as does the chance of world war. As a response to this, the U.S army forces prepare for all out warfare.